Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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The degree in Sports Therapy is an ideal course for those who wish to train in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries. We offer a sandwich year enabling you to go on a full year placement to gain invaluable clinical experience with professional sports teams, either within the UK or overseas. Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Society of Sports Therapists. Additional opportunities include visits to observe human dissections, massaging at ...Read more

The degree in Sports Therapy is an ideal course for those who wish to train in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries. We offer a sandwich year enabling you to go on a full year placement to gain invaluable clinical experience with professional sports teams, either within the UK or overseas. Graduates are eligible for full membership with the Society of Sports Therapists. Additional opportunities include visits to observe human dissections, massaging at events such as the London Marathon, and presenting research at national conferences.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 76 = 24% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
24%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Evie
08 Feb 24

The best aspects is the “modern ness” of it. I like how clean it is and how there are lots of spaces to study, either loudly or quietly. It could be improved by ensuring the UNO..Read more

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Steven
24 Feb 23

The university has great facilities which are beneficial to my education. For example the institute of sport. This is great for the developing of my understanding within the..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

To include grade C in A Level Biology or other relevant life science (acceptable A levels: biology, human biology, chemistry, physics, applied science, physical education, sports studies, sports science or psychology)

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Applicants must be studying a science based access course. Access to health, health and care, health professions, beauty therapy etc. are NOT acceptable.

Pass International Baccalaureate (Diploma) with 112-120 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of 2 Higher level subjects including a Science subject at Higher Level 4 or above.

BTEC Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science Extended Diploma at DMMBTEC Sport Extended Diploma (RQF 2016) at DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules – Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness and Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise))Level 3 OCR CTEC (Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity) Extended Diploma DMM (With merits achieved in the following modules – Body Systems and the Effects, Nutrition and Diet for Sport and Exercise, Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation)Additional Science BTEC's will be considered at tutor discretion.

Popular A-level subjects

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Physical Education
54%
Biology
35%
Psychology
31%
History
11%
Mathematics
11%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Latest reviews

Latest Sports Therapy reviews

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Evie
08 Feb 24
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
The best aspects is the “modern ness” of it. I like how clean it is and how there are lots of spaces to study, either loudly or quietly. It could be improved by ensuring the UNO...
Read more
S
Steven
24 Feb 23
Sports Therapy BSc (Hons)
The university has great facilities which are beneficial to my education. For example the institute of sport. This is great for the developing of my understanding within the...
Read more
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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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